Gilley Vows to Bounce Back in Middleweight Debut Against Brown

Following a disappointing year, Sam Gilley is set to make his middleweight debut against Aston Brown in Glasgow. The former Commonwealth champion is looking to put his past struggles behind him, including a draw with Gideon Onyenani and a loss to Ishmael Davis in his bid for the British super-welterweight title. Gilley remains optimistic, stating, 'I still think I won both fights. It was just a tough year, but it taught me a lot about myself and my character.' He is eager to claim the Lonsdale belt, a goal he has been chasing since watching Ricky Hatton beat Jon Thaxton. Although Gilley defeated Louis Greene in the past, he has no intention of facing him again due to their soured relationship and Greene's repeated cancellations of their planned rematches. Instead, Gilley is focused on his upcoming fight against Brown, saying, 'I was built for the tough fights in the pros. Let's see if he is.' With his confidence and determination intact, Gilley is ready to make a strong impression in his middleweight debut and make his career 'pay off now'.